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UPLEVEL: Real Health, Real Talk with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Hosted by Dr. Jenna Blasi · EN
Health on all levels--mind, body, spirit. Transformational wellness. We will discuss all things health: Nutrition, Fitness, Lifestyle, Mindset and personal development, stress management. Real info about menopause.
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Ep 78 The Skill Most Women are Missing in Their Health
1w ago00:33:57Tap to summarizeSo many women swing between too many extremes when it comes to their health, and that leads to burnout and a lack of trust in themselves. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is discussing how to know when to push harder and how to know when to pull back. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why making this distinction is so difficult, how that confusion keeps you stuck, and more! She breaks down when pushing harder is helpful, and the importance of challenging yourself in order to grow before discussing when pulling back is necessary. Dr. Jenna even touches on the difference between intuition and reactivity and the importance of distinguishing between the two. She even shares some questions you can ask yourself to figure out if you’re being reactive or listening to your intuition. Finally, she reminds listeners that consistency is imperative for long-term health. Thanks for listening! Key Points From This Episode:The danger of oscillating between extremes when it comes to your health. Why knowing when to pull back and when to push harder is so confusing. When pushing harder and challenging yourself is beneficial for your health. How to tell when your body needs to rest, and you need to pull back. The difference between intuition and reactivity, and how to know which is which. A reminder of the most important influencers of sustainable health.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Episode 16 – Intuition: Your Untapped Superpower (Intuition vs. Fear)Episode 10 – The Power of Self-Talk & Letting Go of Perfectionism (Perfectionism/All-or-Nothing Thinking) Episode 27 – Fixed vs. Growth Mindset: The Beliefs Holding You Back (Perfectionism/All-or-Nothing Thinking) UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 77 Why You’re Not Consistent (Even Though You Know What to Do)
2w ago00:24:35Tap to summarizeMore often than not, inconsistency isn’t because of a lack of knowledge, and it actually isn’t something you can blame yourself for! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is breaking down the reasons you struggle to stay consistent, even though you know what you need to do, and she is sharing what actually creates consistency. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why knowledge doesn’t lead to implementation, why discipline is an unreliable strategy, where motivation becomes problematic, and more! We delve into the nitty-gritty of why people struggle with consistency before discussing some practical things you can do to maintain consistency. We even touch on the danger of all-or-nothing thinking and overcommitting to things that will be impossible to sustain. Finally, Dr. Jenna reminds us that consistency and discipline are not about perfection and challenges listeners to simplify things! If you want to hear what actually creates consistency, then this episode is for you! Key Points From This Episode:What causes inconsistency, and why the issue isn’t you. The myth of discipline and why it won’t work with broken systems. A breakdown of why people struggle with consistency. How to maintain consistency and structure over time. A challenge: what would your identity look like if you simplified things? Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 76 What Actually Works When You Strip Away the Noise
3w ago00:24:50Tap to summarizeThe fundamentals of health are not mysterious; they are just hard to do consistently! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is breaking down what actually drives results for your health. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why the basics of health get ignored, why muscle is imperative to your long-term health, the importance of getting enough sleep, and why consistency (not perfection) is key. We delve into the nervous system’s role in your health and how chronic stress affects the body before discussing what might actually be keeping people stuck when it comes to health. Dr. Jenna also shares an overview of what an ideal healthy week would look like. Finally, Dr. Jenna asks listeners some questions about health to reflect on. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: what actually improves your health.Why the basics of health often get ignored.The power of muscle and metabolic stability.A reminder that sleep is not optional.How chronic stress affects your overall health.Why people stay stuck when trying to get healthy.An example of what a healthy week looks like.Some reflection questions to ask yourself.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →EP 75 What to Trust When It Comes to Your Health with Dr. Jordan Robertson
May 1900:59:27Tap to summarizeHealth can feel incredibly confusing right now, and deciding who and what to trust can feel impossible. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is joined by naturopathic doctor, author, and clinician educator, Dr. Jordan Robertson, to discuss exactly what information you can trust when it comes to your health. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why health is confusing at the moment, how you can navigate that noise, the importance of finding a balance between patients’ individual needs and experiences and the expertise of healthcare providers, why well-educated people don’t need more information about health in order to get healthier, and more! We delve into the importance of defining what ‘works’ for you as an individual and not confusing correlation with causation in health before discussing how to make evidence-based health decisions, particularly when there’s uncertainty about treatments or outcomes. Dr. Robertson even touches on the health personalization trap we’re experiencing at the moment, what healthcare personalization should actually look like, and how to know if you’re helping yourself or over-complicating things. Finally, our guest shares some red flags to watch out for when it comes to the health advice out there and what she feels are the most important things to focus on to improve your health. This is an incredibly informative and eye-opening conversation that you don’t want to miss, so be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming today’s guest, Dr. Jordan Robertson. Why Dr. Robertson thinks health feels so confusing right now. How to navigate and make sense of conflicting views of health. The importance of recognizing the expertise of healthcare providers.Why more access to information doesn’t actually move the needle on health.Defining what ‘works’ in health and how we confuse correlation with causation. How Dr. Robertson makes decisions in health and how to approach uncertainty. What health personalization should and shouldn’t be: is it helping or hurting? Some red flags to watch out for when it comes to health advice. What Dr. Robertson feels matters most when it comes to improving your health. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Jordan RobertsonDr. Jordan Robertson on InstagramDr. Jordan Robertson on Facebook UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 74 When Personalization in Health Goes Too Far
May 1200:30:00Tap to summarizePersonalization should make health simpler, not more complicated! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna breaks down the issues with personalization in health and explores the differences between performative personalization and useful personalization. Tuning in, you’ll hear about why personalization in healthcare became so popular, the dangers of over-testing, how taking personalization too far can create a loss of intuition, why awareness is everything, and more! We delve into when personalization can be helpful and how it can improve health outcomes before discussing the signs and effects of harmful personalization. We also touch on where true health really comes from. Finally, Dr. Jenna asks us important questions to help us assess whether we are taking personalized health too far. To hear Dr. Jenna simplify and bring clarity to a topic that leads to a lot of overwhelm, be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: The issues with personalization in health. Why personalization became so popular in the first place. The problem with over-testing and gathering too much data.How over-personalization can create a loss of intuition. When personalization helps, and what harmful personalization is.A breakdown of where real health actually comes from. Dr. Jenna poses some important questions to listeners. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:‘Episode 16: Intuition: Your Untapped SuperPower’UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 73 Why Health Feels So Confusing Right Now
May 500:19:06Tap to summarizeIf you feel like you’re doing everything right and still feel more confused than ever, you’re not alone! In a world where every influencer has a ‘study’ to back their claims, the problem isn’t a lack of information; it’s a lack of context. In this episode, Dr. Jenna breaks down why health feels so overwhelming right now, especially for smart, motivated women. She explores what happens when information is everywhere, why more information doesn’t lead to better outcomes, and how the rise of extremes makes it harder to know what actually works. More importantly, she shares her mission to empower women to navigate this noise with confidence by developing strong discernment and using the right tools and guidance along the way. This conversation is a call to return to simplicity, trust your intuition, and learn how to think, not what to think, so you can stop second-guessing and start making decisions that truly work for youKey Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: why health feels so confusing right now.Information everywhere, causing analysis paralysis and constant switching. The problem: incomplete information and missing context. Understanding the nuanced and contextual aspects of health choices.Dr. Jenna talks about the rise of the extremes.Why more information doesn’t lead ot better outcomes. The critical missing skill: discernment. Bringing it back to simplicity. The role expert guides (or mentors) have on your health journey and the importance of concurrently trusting your own intuition. Dr. Jenna’s final thoughts on the confusing nature of the health information out there.What’s in store for next week’s episode: unpacking the idea of more, more, more!Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:EP 16 Intuition: Your Untapped SuperPower (Apple Podcasts)UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 72 What Actually Moves the Needle for Long-Term Health
Apr 2800:26:02Tap to summarizeWhat if the things that actually move the needle for long-term health are much simpler than you think? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is discussing the things that matter the most when it comes to metabolism, health, and long-term outcomes, and talking about why consistency is key. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about the dangers of extremes and fads and how you, as an individual, can track your progress in your health journey. Dr. Jenna breaks down the core ‘needle-movers’ for long-term health and shares some tips for how you can start seeing a difference in your health. She even reminds listeners of the importance of consistency over perfection when it comes to building lasting health. Finally, Dr. Jenna touches on what doesn’t move the needle as much as the things mentioned previously and what to be cautious of. From eating the correct amount of protein and fibre to getting enough, good-quality sleep, this episode covers the fundamentals of long-term health, so be sure to press play now!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: what actually makes a difference to health.Why extremes and short-term strategies don’t build lasting health. How muscle and strength affect and protect your long-term health. The importance of eating enough of the right nutrients. How your blood sugar stability affects your health. Dr. Jenna stresses the importance of getting enough sleep. Why you need to mitigate your stress levels to improve your health. Dr. Jenna reminds us about the power of consistency over perfection. What doesn’t work as well when trying to improve long-term health. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Episode 1: Introducing Real Health Real TalkUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 71 Think It’s Too Late to Build Muscle? With Coach Monica
Apr 2100:42:38Tap to summarizeIs it too late for women to build muscle in midlife? Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna welcomes Coach Monica Von Essen to the show to talk about strength training for women who think it’s too late. Tune in to hear the good news that women can build muscle at any age, learn how it’s possible to lose fat and build muscle at the same time, and discover why having more muscle helps your body function better, and more! We dive into what Coach Monica often sees women doing in strength training that might feel good but isn’t actually effective, then break down the differences between cardio and strength training, and what women might be missing if they’re only doing cardio. Coach Monica also shares how women can get started with strength training, why consistency is key for building muscle, and what that realistically looks like. She highlights the value of working with a trainer for guidance and support along the way. We also talk about the kind of progress women can expect in the first few weeks, along with the positive health changes, especially for women in midlife, that come with building muscle. Finally, Coach Monica explains why women shouldn’t be afraid of lifting weights and encourages them to take a proactive approach to building strength. Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Welcoming Dr. Jenna’s guest, Coach Monica, to the show. Why women can build muscle and strength at any age. What women are getting wrong about strength training. The power of building muscle for body function. Coach Monica debunks some of the myths around strength training. What Coach Monica sees women doing that isn’t actually working. Cardio versus strength training and the importance of finding balance. Practical ways women can start strength training safely. What consistency is and why it’s so important when building muscle. A breakdown of realistic progress for the first few weeks of strength training. What changes for women in midlife when they start building muscle. Why women should stop being afraid of lifting weights. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Coach Monica Von Essen on LinkedInCoach Monica Von Essen on InstagramUPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 70 Why Women Struggle to Build Strength (Even When They’re Trying)
Apr 1400:23:56Tap to summarizeSo many women who are working out are not seeing changes in their bodies and strength levels. Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is bringing clarity to why women often struggle to build strength. Tuning in, you’ll hear a few of the things women get wrong when trying to build strength, from eating too little to being inconsistent and random with workouts. Dr. Jenna delves into the importance of recovery and adequate fueling when building strength before discussing how cardio can be supportive when used correctly. We also touch on why your body needs to feel safe and supported in order to build muscle. Finally, Dr. Jenna talks about what actually works and encourages listeners to lift heavier progressively, train consistently using a structured program, eat enough food (especially protein), and recover intentionally. Press play now to hear all this and be reminded that you cannot expect fast results when trying to build strength!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: why women struggle to build strength. Why not training with enough stimulus is a mistake. The danger of inconsistency when trying to build strength. Why under-fueling is so problematic for strength training. How excessive cardio and lack of recovery hinder strength. Why recovery and fueling are requirements for strength building. The problem with expecting fast results and having unrealistic timelines. Why your body has to feel supported in order to build muscle. The solution: lifting heavier, structure, eating enough, consistency, and recovery. Questions to ask yourself if you’re struggling to build strength. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
Transcribe →Ep 69 Why Muscle Changes Everything for Women’s Metabolism
Apr 800:27:05Tap to summarizeOne of the most powerful drivers of metabolic health is muscle! Today on UPLEVEL, Dr. Jenna is talking about the role muscle plays in women’s metabolism. Tuning in, you’ll hear all about why building and preserving muscle is one of the most important factors in your metabolism and health as a whole, the benefits of strength training for women, and much more! Dr. Jenna goes on to bust some myths about strength training that are keeping many women from lifting weights before discussing how you can start adding strength training into your routine and the power of progressive overload. We even delve into the importance of focusing on nutrition when strength training, how to work out how much protein you need, and why recovery is essential. Finally, Dr. Jenna stresses that strength training is not optional for aging women; it is foundational! Thanks for listening!Key Points From This Episode:Today’s topic: why building and preserving muscle is essential. Why strength training isn’t just about aesthetics and fitness. The body composition shift that happens in midlife. A breakdown of the benefits of strength training for women.Busting some myths that prevent women from strength training. How you can get started with strength training. Dr. Jenna breaks down how to calculate your daily protein. The importance of recovery and sleep for muscle health. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:UPLEVEL Holistic HealthUPLEVEL Holistic Health on InstagramBook Your FREE Discovery Call with Dr. Jenna Blasi
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